Accepts J-1, H-1B APPD
Posted 79 days ago
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Open position description
Immediate Opening for PGY-1 Pediatric Resident The Cook County Health Pediatric Residency Program in Chicago, Illinois, seeks a PGY-1 resident to join our program immediately. We are a fully accredited categorical pediatric residency program. We stand out for our commitment to training leaders and provide a robust clinical foundation. Cook County Hospital has a rich tradition of providing health care to the underserved for 180 years. Our Pediatric Residency Program was one of the first accredited training programs in the country. Interested applicants can learn more about our program at: Pediatrics – Cook County Health https://cookcountyhealth.org/education-research/residency-programs/pediatrics/ Eligibility Requirements Have passing scores on USMLE Steps 1 and 2 or COMLEX Levels 1 and 2. Be a graduate of a US allopathic, osteopathic or Canadian accredited medical school or an international medical school with ECFMG certification. To apply, please email the following documents to: [email protected] and [email protected] Current CV 3 Letters of Recommendation Personal Statement Medical School Transcript Copy of your USMLE or COMLEX transcript Copy of ECFMG certificate (as applicable) All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, we are unable to sponsor a visa at this time. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. CONTACT INFORMATION: Irma Rodriguez Residency Program Coordinator [email protected] Phone: 312-864-4166
Resident salary
PGY-1 $64,509 PGY-2 $67,635 PGY-3 $70,934
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 65 Longest shift (Y1) 28 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents (US + non-US) 100% (2025 survey) DO 0% US-MD 0% Total positions 36 Faculty:resident 0.9 Setting Community-based university affiliated NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes Step 2 CK pass required of IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Faculty Applies via ERAS Yes
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts July Interviews begin 2025-10-22
Benefits On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.